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Day after declaration of polls, cabinet to meet today

IndiaTimes Saturday, 16 March 2024
In a rare move, the Union cabinet is set to convene on Sunday morning, following the announcement of Lok Sabha election dates. While the meeting's agenda remained undisclosed until late Friday, sources indicate that critical matters such as a trade agreement with Oman and the proposed increase in Line of Credit to $250 million for Iran's Chabahar port could be addressed.
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